Therapy Assistant

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The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is a non-profit medical charity based in Putney, South West London. We provide both short and long-term specialist services for adults with complex disabilities resulting from damage to the brain or nervous system. Through these services, we seek to enable people with profound neuro-disability to enjoy an optimal quality of life.

We are seeking a self-motivated individual with an interest in the treatment of patients with neuro-disability.

The ideal candidates will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, and have relevant experience of working with people with disabilities. Logical problem solving skills and the ability to cope effectively in difficult situations is essential. Good self-organisational and time management skills, together with an understanding of the purpose of rehabilitation are key requirements of the roles.

Working closely with physiotherapists and the Multi-Disciplinary Team members, your role will involve assisting within an allocated clinical activities and administrative tasks as directed. The post is rotational but will be based on the Specialist Nursing Home.

We offer you the opportunity to contribute to the continuing development of our services for individuals with complex disabilities. Self-development is encouraged through supportive teamwork, training opportunities and regular supervision. We also offer opportunities for expansion of knowledge in specialist clinical setting, good work-life balance, free on-site parking, lovely grounds, staff cafeteria and a coffee shop.

Here at the RHN we live and breathe our four core values also known as “The Putney Way” which are:

For further information on this role, please read the attached Job description to this advert. If you believe you are suited for this role and will fit in well with the RHN family, please feel free to contact Rupert Norfolk on rnorfolk@rhn.org.uk .

**Candidates applying for a role at the Royal Hospital for Neuro Disability will be expected to have received their vaccination against the coronavirus strain (COVID19) as part of our pre-employment process before commencing employment at the RHN. Please let us know if you have not managed to arrange to receive the vaccine via other channels yet, as we are able to arrange the administration of the vaccine within the hospital. Please note that if you have a medical reason as to why you are not able to have the vaccine or you have any questions on the vaccination, please feel free to contact our Recruitment team (recruitment@rhn.org.uk).**

Employment opportunities at the RHN are designed to make the most of your skills and come with a range of benefits – including:

• Generous staff pension scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Subsidised restaurant and Costa Coffee
• Occupational health service which includes a range of wellbeing services
• Access to on site staff accommodation - if applicable
• Option to join a health insurance scheme administered by HSF at preferential rates.
• DSE/eyesight tests and cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free 24 hour parking on site